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By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Teachers make a difference in their students’ lives every day. For many students, having a teacher who cares and goes that extra mile can be the difference in a successful education and graduation. We’ve all had that teacher who inspired us or helped in some way. That’s why WLAF and Eagle Tire Pros salute all of our hard-working educators with a weekly feature.
This week’s featured teacher is Bailey Perkins. She teaches Kindergarten at Valley View Elementary School. Perkins is a first-year teacher. Her hobbies include spending time with her husband and her family.
Bailey Perkins is Eagle Tire Pros Teacher of the Week! She teaches Kindergarten at Valley View and is a first-year teacher. She is pictured with her “first ever class.†“They are so special, and we became a little family!†Perkins said.
Perkins is from Campbell County and also attended Valley View Elementary! She is in her first year of teaching.
According to Perkins she decided to follow a career in education because of her family.
“My family were the ones who inspired me to teach. My uncle Steve Rutherford and papaw Homer Rutherford were very influential and inspiring in my life as well as in the school system,†Perkins said.
She said she learned from their teaching style and tried to incorporate it in her classroom.
To nominate a teacher for teacher of the week honors, please send your nomination to wlaf@1450wlaf.com.
“They showed me that loving the kids and showing them that you care is the most important thing. My favorite part about this job is building relationships with the little ones and giving them a fun place to look forward to!†Perkins said.
Every Thursday, WLAF’s Charlotte Underwood features the WLAF – Eagle Tire Pros teacher of the week. That educator also receives a free oil change from Eagle Tire Pros. To nominate a teacher for teacher of the week honors, please send your nomination to wlaf@1450wlaf.com. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 06/13/2024-6AM-PAID AD)